Production Engineer - Rogerstone, United Kingdom - Workforce Recruitment

Workforce Recruitment

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Rogerstone, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Introduction

The Production Engineer defines and works out how the product will be manufactured and/or assembled on the production line including decision of packaging used.

They ensure the right quantity of components/products are delivered and aligned to support the speed of the production line.

The Production Engineer is responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures, leading production and productivityimprovements with project based activities, including new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing layouts (cell design) to reduce waste, improve product quality, build safety into process and reduce operating costs.

Requirements of the Role

Introduce new products into Production ensuring that the customer specifications are met.
Support and work to an implementation plan for engineering activities.
To generate manufacturing instructions (MI's) for all stages of build, thus reducing variability in manufacturing
Implementation of customer engineering change notes (ECN's) throughout all stages
Design processes that meet the product / customer requirements & have input during DFM/DFX phase of NPI
Liaise with in house or 3rd party tooling suppliers, agree design, costs and lead times, to achieve the production start date.
Incorporate best manufacturing practices, when developing the process incorporating LEAN principles of manufacturing (5S)
Introduce new processes and equipment required to manufacture products to a required level of output.
Monitor yields and improve processes, using continuous improvement tools, individually and as part of a team.
Provide support to production to help solve problems, in the manufacturing process to include training of new processes
Assist in planned preventative maintenance on various production processes
To maintain various tools, fixtures and small machines
To support customer visits, meetings, audits and generate reports.
Meeting health & safety requirements with active participation in hazard spotting activity
Ensure compliance with company codes of conduct.
Keep up with current and developing engineering trends for example automation of build
Carry out PFMEAs, (Production Failure Mode Effects Analysis) to assist quality in their documentation
Support and lead process improvement activities
Undertake continuous training and development
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

This list of duties & responsibilities is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks performed. Other associated tasks are likely to be performed as directed by the relevant Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Competency

Independently determines approach and assigned tasks
Understands manufacturing processes within and electronics sub contract manufacturer.
Strong problemsolving skills and solution focussed
Understand lean manufacturing including 5S
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
Follows Health and Safety practices
Team working skills
Analytical skills
PC literate
Exercises latitude and technical judgement in deciding work methods
Ability to train Team Leaders and Operators
Good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality

Qualifications/Skills/Personal Qualities - CORE

Committed to continuous improvement
Understanding of GMS products
Good communication skills
Strong IT skills within Excel, Word & ability to learn company specific systems
Suitable Engineering qualification such as HND or equivalent
Have a professional and accurate approach to work
Disciplined, responsible and enthusiastic
Experience of working within an engineering environment
Team player with 'can do' attitude supporting the needs of the department and business.
Ability to provide logical & thorough instructions in a written format that others can follow

Qualifications/Skills/Personal Qualities Desireable

Relevant manufacturing/engineering qualification preferred
Professional accreditation with an industry related body would be advantageous
Ability to use CAD would be advantageous
Ability to design/ develop processes and layouts for production.
Experience of FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Kaizen/A3 (continuous improvement and problem solving) process improvement and Poke Yoke (error proofing) techniques
Significant work experience in a Low volume/ High change manufacturing environment
Experienced with MRP systems
Understanding of design and production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap and rework